Moon on UCF

Central Florida freshman Elizabeth Moon is one of two players from Arkansas in the NCAA field. Moon, the 2017 Arkansas High School girls champion and a semifinalist at the 2017 USGA Junior championship, went to Forrest City and practiced most frequently at Ridge Pointe Country Club

in Jonesboro and on courses in Memphis.

Moon finished her tournament with a 6-over 79 on Monday. She is at 11 over and tied for 43rd in the current standings.

“This was a surreal experience for me,” Moon said. “I enjoyed every little part of it. I’m beyond blessed to even be here.

“I had a successful spring season. Didn’t finish the way I wanted to at nationals here, but it was such a great experience for me.”

Moon said she enjoyed her visit to the UCF campus in Orlando, Fla., as a recruit.

“I honestly just fell in love with the Florida weather and it’s been great since then,” said Moon, who added that her family has relocated to Orlando.